Go to "Anatomy of a Firework" Flash required Anatomy of a Firework A firework is an icon of synergism, in which the end result is greater than the individual effects. Yet where most of us see the whole -- the brilliant light and vivid color of a successful burst -- a pyrotechnician sees the parts, including a properly functioning lift charge, black powder mix, time-delay fuse, bursting charge, and other essential ingredients. Here, put on the pyrotechnician's hat and see a typical firework from the inside out. Anatomy of a Firework Requires Flash Anatomy of a Firework (non-Flash version) Flash is a plug-in that allows for increased interactivity. If you can see the animated boxes at left, the plugin is already installed. If you do not see the boxes, you can install the Flash plugin, or select this feature's non-Flash version. Information courtesy of Fireworks by Grucci Image credits Printer-Friendly Format   Feedback Name That Shell | Anatomy of a Firework | Pyrotechnically Speaking | On Fire Resources | Transcript | Teacher's Guide | Site Map | Fireworks! Home Search | Site Map | Previously Featured | Schedule | Feedback | Teachers | Shop Join Us/E-Mail | About NOVA | Editor's Picks | Watch NOVAs online | To print PBS Online | NOVA Online | WGBH © | Updated January 2002